yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] n19htmare:
Coming from the Captivate, I was used to the excellent sound quality it provided with it's Wolfson WM8994 DAC processor.

Sadly, I can't say the same for the Skyrocket. The floor noise and the whining from CPU cycles is downright annoying on quieter songs with sensitive IEMs. Audio sounds mushy, more focused to lower end of the spectrum with more bass (and sloppy bass at that), Mid-Bass wasn't any better. Overall, lacks clarity and definition. In general, I've heard better sound come out of cheapy chinese mp3 players.

On the other hand, the Captivate is an EXCELLENT music player (Audiophile quality). I used it with my headphone amp and my Senn HD-600s and it was my primary source.

If you ever get a chance to listen to a Galaxy S device with WM8994 DAC w/ Voodoo enabled. 128x oversampling on a nice pair of cans and then to the Skyrocket, you'll know what I'm talking about.

Samsung, I'm Very disappointed. I know the average consumer doesn't care and wouldn't care but how could you DOWNGRADE??? How could you make a multi-media product and are not able to isolate the (AT THE MINIMUM) interference from the cpu!!! The whines, the clicks, the hissing, is downright ANNOYING and screams CHEAPNESS!

Glad I kept my Captivate, atleast it's serving me well as a source player.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] draztikrhymez:
I've noticed the bad sound as well
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] n19htmare:
Been doing some looking around and seems like same issues can be found in the Galaxy S II....pretty much throughout the whole GSII lineup.

More than likely due to the Yamaha chip Samsung decided to go with.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mackdaddy187:
Yeah I noticed that too, it was there with my old Xperia X10 and seems worse with the Skyrocket. Its not much of an issue to me since I listen to bassy music but it gets annoying when I listen to Trance during low bass intervals. All you hear is hisssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss ssssss
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] draztikrhymez:
Only workaround is bluetooth
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] projectdownset:
DSP manager in ics themed roms helps. The Voodoo developer just released voodoo louder for the galaxy s II but the hd and lte versions are not supported. Hopefully he will get around to it since it uses the same yamaha processor as the gsII, just a different processor. Why did Samsung have to make so many changes to the same lineup...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] the2rrell:
Personally i dont see supercurio doing anything mod wise for this phone.... i have asked before.

his rebuttle was its not exynos so no go.

plain and simple, maybe if he some how got the device i could see that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Longcat14:
He has the T-Mo SGS II, which has the same chip set.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] djtyres:
I would agree for the most part with the stock mp3 player.

That said I installed poweramp and on my HDJ-500 headphones from pioneer it sounds incredible.

Kills my old HTC Incredible S
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] the2rrell:
Then hey I'm not against improvement...:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Yunosuke:
power amp improves the sound and cleared up most of my complain too.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Lucidmike:
Yeah. This is where Samsung Galaxy line really sucks at. It is not unbearable for casually listening on the go. I used to consider myself an audiophile. But the difference is that I love my Galaxy S2 over my priority for audio fidelity.

If you really wanted to get lost in your music by sitting in a dark, silent room, and really have nothing between you and your visualization of music, this is absolutely not the device to do it with. The iPhone wasn't the perfect device for this either, but at least the iPhone can seemingly play noise free music, unlike the Galaxys.

It sounds like it is raining outside and a tea kettle has reached boiling point from a far but audible distance.

I think mp3 players in general, including the iPod and iPhone, have made me lose my love for music. Music feels like it lacks soul. It is probably because the soul moving subtle near inaudible parts of music has been filtered out for us by data saving codecs.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Longcat14:
Haven't heard the original Galaxy S series with Voodoo Sound, have you?

Supercurio (probably the biggest audiophile of all audiophiles) made new sound drivers for the Galaxy S series, that basically make it the best sound chip in the market (Wolfson Microelectronics FTW).

It bests anything, including the iPhone, without a problem.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mimart7:
Headphones, etc make a big difference. I'll be ordering something from headroom, http://www.headphone.com/index.php but, I'm not spending a ridiculous amount of money.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] n19htmare:
Going with the different players and DSP manager just masks the problem by using eq at the software level. The floor noise and cycle whine is a hardware caused issue, a poorly designed system where the headphones/codec are not shielded well.

It's not just the floor noise and whining. Overall the DAC lacks substance. sounds are muffled, There's no definition in the mid bass. upper spectrum lacks detail etc etc.

You'd never know and hear this unless you hear a GOOD source with a good DAC first.

MiMart, headphones do make a difference, obviously. My senns HD-600s are one of the best out there. But it'll only perform as good as the power/source you provide it.

Sensitives IEMs don't stand a chance on this phone in my opinion. Especially something isolated and sensitive like the Etymotic er6i's.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mimart7:
I'm just looking for something better than craptastic in ear buds the phone came with. Agreed software, and good headphones can only do so much with a so so quality audio.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] skrambled:
You beat me to it! My Captivate with Voodoo Sound was the bomb. When I got the Skyrocket I compared the two and the Captivate killed it. Used it as a WiFi media player for a few weeks and then needed money so I sold it. Wish I kept it!

I've heard no Voodoo coming for the Skyrocket. Thank you Yamaha chip set! :mad:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mimart7:
The more I listen with the included ear buds, the more I find the audio is lacking. I've tried multiple music players, with the same song (flac) with different setting for the eq all with the same lack luster results. I want to get better head phones, not sure if it is worth the money to spend a bit of $100 or not.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] badhobz:
Beside the inclusion of the LTE, i believe samsung has cheapened out A LOT on this phone. A lot of people are experiencing screen issues with this model (mine included and i returned it for a different one that still has similar problems) The camera while fine in an areas that are well lit, is utterly worthless in the dark. Even my old SE k800i had better optics in the dim settings than this pos. My microUSB cable has even failed.. i mean wtf how does that fail!? it barely charges and when you connect the phone to the computer, neither devices recognizes each other. When I change the cable for my old SE microusb connect everything works fine.

I cannot recommend this phone to anyone. As soon as there are other LTE devices out there im going to book it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Riebart:
I haven't owned a Galaxy S series phone before the SkyRocket, so I can't compare. I will, however, say that the sound quality out of the SkyRocket is... mediocre at best and pretty bad at worst. That said, if I want ideal sound quality why would I be using a 3.5mm stereo jack? I'll be using digital signals to get it as close to the amp as I can, and that means bypassing all of the parts of this device that are less than stellar.

Bluetooth, in this case, is what we want. A Google search for A2DP enabled bluetooth stereo adapters turns up plenty of options for those that want to go that route.

Sure the SkyRocket could have used better components. But seriously, why complain? For casual listening it is more than enough, and for premium listening I wouldn't touch a 3.5mm stereo jack if you paid me.

ADDITION: You can also give the audio output quality over MHL/HDMI a try. Not sure what pathways that goes through, but it may provide better quality than the stereo-mini jack.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] enigma00:
Unfortunately, for the SR, a really good headphone isn't going to give you good (or even decent) sound.

I have an AKG IEM and a B&W P5 I use with my portable devices, both well north of $100, and they don't sound as they should on a good source.

My SGS2 (the i777) also sounded rather awful, and I believe, it has the same Yamaha DAC as the SR, which is probably the biggest reason for the sound quality degradation.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] badpanda:
Yeah Audio is not the best... But a good quality headphones help a lot and make a big difference. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] shoobiedoobiiwhompwop:
Just why I ordered the Atrio mg5 combo with bluetooth receiver .. I wonder if sIII will have a smooth dac or the same yamiihaww jawnkk
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Lucidmike:
Yeah, it is pretty poor. So poor in fact that I find myself not listening to music. It doesn't provide the intimate closeness I need to feel with the artist to really hear the soul in the music.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] xcrazydx:
It's not great by any means, but with poweramp I listen to music everyday and it's just fine to me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] FlKTION:
Agree with you 100% I am also very glad I kept my Cappy, BEAST mp3 now lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Firedcylinder:
I never had a captivate, so I can't really compare. However, the new PlayerPro+DSPPack sounds pretty beastly to me. So glad they added gapless playback.
[HTC Wildfire S] DarkasVampire:
Hello everybody,

I am new to android and i have a problem with my new bluetooth headset.. with my Htc wildfire S.

The wildfire S has bluetooth 3.0

but the sony mw600 does not show me the caller name (only the number).

Is there any solution in that?

I have upgrade the wildfire S to new rom 2.3.5 from HTC and still not working with mw600.

Is there anynone that the specific bluetooth works fine with the wildfire S (that shows the caller name)?
[HTC Wildfire S] Android311:
Hello ask this question in the general section, someone may answer your question much faster

HTC Wildfire S (VM) "s-off" "rooted" Stock Rom
[HTC Wildfire S] hanynemesis:
yea u should try general section ppl there much and can help u
[Galaxy 3 General] nishant_713:
I know our device runs on kernel version 2.6.32. But what all improvements benefits would we get if we were able to get kernel 2.6.35 or 3.0 working on our device ?? also is getting 3.0 working on our device much more difficult than getting android 4.0.3 working ???
[Galaxy 3 General] rdass3646:
I think the new kernel brings bug-

fixes and security patches.Porting it should be much less difficult then porting Android 4.0.3 but you really need someone like mercellusbe with a fair bit of lnowledge in C
[HTC Amaze 4G] DougieJK:
So I unsuccessfully attempted to root my HTC Amaze. I unlocked my bootloader successfully, and followed the directions from one of many online guides; specifically the "Zerg Rush Root" method (I hope you guys are familiar with the method, the guide on this forum seemed to be the manual way). The problem occurred towards the end of the process where the phone finally reboots itself into 'root' mode.

Let me describe the steps I took to get to that point. I apologize for the length, I wanted to be as in-depth as possible. Please bear with me:).

After unlocking my bootloader, I would execute the "Zerg Rush" program; the command prompt would pop up, do its thing, and seem to finish with no errors. I press a key to finish and close the command prompt when it asks for it, and wait to see if my phone went through any changes. No change. So I reboot my phone. Again, no change. Thinking there might've been a hiccup somewhere, I repeat this whole process once more with the same result.

I then realize that I didn't extract the "Zerg Rush" program to the directory the online guide told me to extract it in. I didn't think the directory made a difference. So I moved the folder to the instructed directory and executed the program once more.

This time, in the command prompt, towards the end when it lists "xxx zerglings sent" and "finding a new path", there were extra commands that I haven't seen during the first two tries. The command prompt then gets to the point where it says "awaiting response from device" and my phone starts to reboot. This is when the problem occurred.

My phone got stuck in a boot-loop (the droid emblem rocketing upwards followed by the HTC logo) with no sound. This loop went on for about 15-20 min all the while with the command prompt continuing to display "awaiting response from device" until it finally booted and displayed the lock screen. I slide the unlocker and immediately notice the phone is sluggish, has no sound, doesn't vibrate on touch, and has no service. Apps and Widgets might've been missing from the homescreen too but I cannot confirm this with certainty.

After a few minutes of panicking, I decide to reboot the phone. Luckily, it booted like normal, in non-root mode. All the functions returned and is currently in its factory setting. Bootloader is still unlocked.

At this point, I'm scared to re-attempt the rooting. I fear the infamous "Bricking" of the phone which pretty much renders the it irreparable.

So my questions are:

What could've caused this? Could it be because of the first two unsuccessful attempts?

Are there any precautionary steps I should take to ensure my phone's safe operation?

Is it safe for me to attempt rooting again? And if so, which method should I use?
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
How long did it take for you to type this up?

Did you try this thread: [HOW TO] ROOT HTC RUBY / AMAZE 4G

In the x amount of time that you spent typing that up you could have already had it rooted. :p
[HTC Amaze 4G] DougieJK:
Lol you just pulled a "too long, did not read" on me. I did spend a good minute trying to articulate my experience. My main concern was whether if it was safe to attempt rooting after what happened. I'll take your response as an All-Clear and get right to it. Thanks :p
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
Yeah pretty much. :p
[HTC Amaze 4G] seansk:
It's pretty much impossible to brick your phone with S-ON right now

You should read the HOW TO Root guide, FAQ, and READ THIS FIRST,
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lefeudedieu:
Hello,

I am looking firmware for Dapeng A8500 MTK6516 , I have access to recovery for the flash update.zip.

Please, I'm stuck on Android logo (loading ....)

Here is the "Version" information:

BB Chip: MT6516

MS Board: e1013-hjy1ctp

IMEI1:

IMEI2:

Modem Ver.: MAUI.10A.48.MP.V5.F1. 2011/01/27 16:48

Bar Code:

Build Time: 2011 08 20 15:04:44 CST

Uboot Ver.: 2010.06

Kernal Ver.: 2.6.32.9 (root@aglod-desktop) (gcc version 4.4.0 (GCC) ) #1 Sat Aug 20 15:03:38 CST 2011

Android Ver.: 2.2.1

SW Ver.: 10YW1048MP

agold info(F4): Sensor Main:gt2005yuv, Sub:gc0309yuv

Lcm:TRULY1P3827(SSD1963.WVGA)-#

thank you very much
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lefeudedieu:
I tried to install the update HD9 (MT6516) here:

http://www.filecrop.com/hd9.html

Installation start and there are error !

the Dapeng is recognized by Windows but not recognized in the SDK,i cannot extract the informations.

I modified the update-script and the build.prop for rename in e1013_hjy1ctp.

And then re-signed with the signed-ROM ZIP_APK,rename update.zip,flash by recovery but now:

installation aborded :confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lefeudedieu:
I have finally found

Dapeng technologie :

http://translate.googleusercontent....id=737&usg=ALkJrhhqd4y3wj958gw4WlUEbUxqM-pv3Q

Firmware Android 2.2 and tools Dapeng A8500 :

http://www.mediafire.com/?r2ks2wno5orl9lt

I successfully installed the recovery-update.zip STAR A3000, after boot simply press return/vol+ button to activate the return to confirm action,z4root,root explorer :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1285573

How to flash MT6516 (tested no work on Dapeng A8500,i think the cause is my phone is semi-brick he can not start the Dapeng for the procédure ?) :

http://bm-smartphone-reviews.blogspot.com/2011/02/mtk-hd2-hd9-flashing-tutorial.html

Dapeng A8500 Android 2.3 ??? :

http://translate.googleusercontent....279582&usg=ALkJrhhcEkFeQl2VQL-o7GgSKF_-vgXaJQ

:D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lefeudedieu:
Hello,

I'm looking for how to make an update.zip with this firmware Dapeng.

Or how to extract the system.img of this firmware above.

Thank you for your help and sorry for my BAD English !
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lefeudedieu:
I gathered all the conversations in XDA about the Dapeng A8500:

Spain forum

:

http://translate.google.fr/translat...ro/forums/49-ROMs-Android-(61-1285)VSa&anno=2

Russian forum

:

http://www.4pda.ws/forum/index.php?showtopic=273372

French forum

:

http://forums.clones-chinois.com/sujet-1946-firmware-dapeng-a8500.html
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cwkhong:
update zip file

here's the titanium backup update zip file for whoever can make use of it. i m not very sure if it is the original rom file. i created it with titanium backup pro.

http://www.4shared.com/folder/q7JWoBJX/_online.html

i m also not very sure of this upload file. 1st time doing this uploading. i can't upload with megaupload and a few other becos my country malaysia had blocked those sites. so i hope those who have files for sharing can also upload to 4share. tq
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lefeudedieu:
Hi cwkhong ,

to start thank you,but the files that are needed is not in the update.zip titanium.

If you want, I will explain how to quickly extract the whole system of Dapeng it's very easy because I need it urgently :(

1)you need rooted your Dapeng with z4root in Dapeng tools :

(after installed z4root,execute click on permanent root and after the Dapeng re-boot and you rooted)

2)you need install RootExplorer in Dapeng tools.

3)Open RootExplorer and copy the file system (for copy you need long press on the file)

4)open file sdcard in RootEplorer and past,wait for the copy

5):):):) you upload the file system

(Have no fear, no personal data is in system)

There is another way to extract all: boot.img, system, recovery.

This method by the SDK is very interesting in the future if you want to manipulate the system Dapeng and see many other things.

I think I'll need (boot.img) to create an update.zip for recovery by the Dapeng and to provide a ROM for other people who have blocked their Dapeng A8500.

1)you need rooted your Dapeng with z4root here in Dapeng tools :

(after installed z4root,execute click on permanent root and after the Dapeng re-boot and you rooted)

2)you need install the SDK on your PC,just copy SDK file in C:/ :

3)you go in Dapeng and active "débogage USB"in Paramètres/applications/développement.

4)now you follow this tutorial :

http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...es-boot-recovery-and-system-partition-images/

Dapeng Tools :

http://www.mediafire.com/?rls7dii268spt6g

SDK :

http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

Merci beaucoup (Really thank you)

Et Bonne Année 2012 a la Malaysie :) de France
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lefeudedieu:
I tried to create with system HD9 test update.zip signed but an error with the installation.

:(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cwkhong:
ok here is the file (/system) that i copied, i hope this is the one. http://www.4shared.com/zip/Y6wSPyz6/system.html

r u going to create a custom rom? or u unpack, edit, repack and reflash? so that means after this the phone can be overclock?

maybe u teach me how to unpack and repack the rom. i want clean out all those bloatware/rubbish in the original rom to become a clean light rom.

what is the 'recovery-update.zip' file i found in ur Star tools? is that a custom recovery mode that will overide the stock one?

i really hope u can make it. good luck
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lefeudedieu:
I tried to create with your system test update.zip signed but he start and after an error with the installation.

test-update.zip :

http://www.mediafire.com/?t131192nh9zjipz

:confused::confused::confused:

edit :To enter the recovery press Power+Vol + or Vol-
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cwkhong:
what now

sorry u didn't succeed in whatever u were doing. what now, friend? it is pretty quiet in here, don't u think so? just u n me...ha ha.

ok here is a query. i want to install/flash zip files from recovery mode but always ABORTED. i think it is becos those files r not SIGNED. how can i install/flash a custom recovery mode (like unRevoke or CLOCKWORK) over the stock one which will have a option of SIGNED or UNSIGNED zip files?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] adoahi:
Hi,

I have Dapeng T8500 and i would like to replace the java to android.

Do i use this method please ?

whether i want to flash the rom how to put it into recovery mode ? (I have no flash cable and i would like to nflash by the sd)

Could you please help me ?

Thank

---------- Post added at 09:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:07 PM ----------

Hi

I Have Dapeng T8500 with JAVA.

I don't know how to turn it into recovery mode. I use to press Power+Vol + or Vol-

but nothing happen. What can i do?

Thank
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lefeudedieu:
Hi,

in the Dapeng tools there is a clockrecovery-update.zip, renamed update.zip, you copy your SD and get into the recovery to original flash update.zip.

Then to activate the button return to confirm press: Vol + and return to activate the confirmation button with return key.(insist if not work)

Now not need to sign update.zip for this clockrecovery but is tempory after re-boot not installed, look here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1285573

see you soon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cwkhong:
speakers issue

hello there it's been awhile, any development?

anyway i wonder if there is a way to adjust the phone speakers setting, front and back. i find the sound loud but distorted, very high pitch near crackling. or maybe it is the speakers itself, poor quality. if so, is it possible to replace the speakers on my own without sending to phone shop. i have a few old phones with okay speaker quality.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cwkhong:
that's it?

so nothing? it is frustrating to see improvements on those A1000,A2000,A3000..etc but nothing for A8500. guess i'll just use it as a phone, what a shame.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jean2012:
hi, i see you have updated the firmware to A8500 android 2.2 sucessfully.i just checked there is a upgrade version of A8500, called A8500+, it is android 2.3 with MTK6573, do you know whether your firmware can work in this phone?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cwkhong:
2.3 update?

where is that a8500 2.3 update? my phone is mt6516. its different fr mt 6573 probably lower cpu. can u explain how to update?